What if the story you’re living right now—yes, even the painful parts—is being written by God with more intention than you can see?
In this episode of Your Biggest Breakthrough, we sit down with our dear friends Joe and Tamara Battaglia, and we promise you this conversation will move you. You’ll laugh, you may cry, and you’ll walk away reminded that nothing in your life is random.
Joe’s journey through Christian media, Tamara’s deeply personal miracles of motherhood, the heartbreaks, the waiting seasons, and the surprising love story God orchestrated between them—it all points to one powerful truth: God is always working behind the scenes, even when we don’t recognize it in the moment.
Tamara shares the heart behind her devotional, Written in Heaven—a collection of real stories from women who’ve walked through infertility, loss, divorce, illness, loneliness, and restoration. These aren’t polished testimonies; they’re honest, faith-filled reminders that God sees you, hears you, and is still writing your story.
We also talk about marriage, purpose, second chances, loneliness, worship as warfare, and why sharing your story—no matter how ordinary it feels—might be exactly what someone else needs to hear.
Chapters:
[00:00] Podcast Preview
[01: 15] Topic and Guest Introduction
[04:09] Welcoming Joe & Tamara Battaglia
[07:15] Joe’s Jesus breakthrough & God’s providence
[10:50] Tamara’s salvation story at age 12
[12:22] How God orchestrated their meeting
[18:20] Recognizing God’s hand in their relationship
[20:40] Tamara’s infertility journey & miracle story
[29:12] Why Tamara felt called to collect other women’s stories
[31:23] Every kind of pain is represented in Written in Heaven
[32:16] Marriage, covenant, and “holding up her arms”
[36:30] When God feels silent and seasons feel long
[40:30] Inside the Written in Heaven devotional
[42:14] Why does God bring couples together for a purpose
[49:30] Why real community still matters
[55:50] Final encouragement & blessing
Resources mentioned:
Written in Heaven: His Story, Our Lives by Tamara Hester Battaglia
Joe Battaglia’s Website: jobattaglia.com
Guest’s bio and social handles:
Joe Battaglia and Tamara Hester Battaglia are a faith-driven couple whose lives and marriage reflect God’s providence, redemption, and purpose across every season.
Joe Battaglia is a veteran broadcaster, best-selling author, and the founder and president of Renaissance Communications, the media company behind the nationally syndicated radio program Keep the Faith. With decades of leadership in Christian radio and media, Joe has helped shape countless faith-based initiatives, promoted major Christian films, and served on influential industry boards, including the Gospel Music Association. Known for his journalistic insight and bold biblical perspective, Joe continues to champion faith, family, and community through media, writing, and mentorship.
Tamara Hester Battaglia is an author, devoted wife, and global traveler who has spent nearly two decades sharing God’s love around the world through her work as a flight attendant. She is the author of the devotional Written in Heaven: His Story, Our Lives, a 40-day collection of powerful testimonies designed to help readers recognize God’s presence and purpose even in life’s hardest valleys. Her writing is rooted in lived experience, deep faith, and a passion for encouraging others through authentic God-stories.
Together, Joe and Tamara live in Franklin, Tennessee, where they continue to pursue creative ministry, encourage couples and individuals to trust God’s unfolding story, and model a marriage grounded in covenant, faith, and shared calling.
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